Let's Talk, Singapore
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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore — and your place in it. Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what’s happening — and what’s worth your attention. And it’s not just talk — it’s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let’s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.
JUL 24, 2025
24/07/25 - Breakfast Bites: Would you pay 8k for a wellness retreat with VR therapy?On International Self-Care Day, Emaad and Ryan explore luxury wellness retreats around the world catered to those who are willing to go the extra mile - both geographically and financially - to achieve better health.
Think VR therapy, suspension therapy, four-hour hikes, and restricted diets. Listen in to find out more!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo credit: Martin Morrell/Lanserhof
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUL 24, 2025
24/07/25 - US Markets Wrap: Alphabet Q2 earnings beat, Tesla missesKyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com breaks down the Q2 earnings from Alphabet, Tesla, and IBM. He outlines the bright spots and weaknesses from the numbers.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUL 24, 2025
24/07/25 - Bigger Pic: China's aggressive tourism revival strategy a boon for domestic economyChina has doubled down on reviving its tourism industry, and its aggressive efforts are paying off. Lavinia Rajaram, Asia Travel Expert, Expedia Group discusses the measures that have been implemented to boost inbound tourist numbers, including the expansion of the country's transit policy; and how this is boosting the domestic economy.
Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar
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JUL 24, 2025
24/07/25 - Mind Your Business: Behind the business powering a billion in salesRetail tech often brings to mind flashy e-commerce platforms, but behind the scenes, true transformation is happening in how physical and omnichannel businesses run day to day.
Across Southeast Asia, one company has been quietly building the infrastructure that powers thousands of stores, helping brands modernize from POS and CRM to analytics and AI.
Join the Breakfast Show as they speak with Bikash Kumar, CEO and Anupama Singal, Director of Integrated Retail, the team behind over 3,000 stores and $1B+ in commerce. They share how they built a cross-border business, how they make money, and the entrepreneurial fundamentals that have guided their journey from startup to trusted retail partner.
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JUL 24, 2025
24/07/25 - Companies To Watch: Is Coca-Cola’s sugar shift a signal to buy, hold or pass?Coca-Cola’s bringing back cane sugar and it’s not just a flavor choice. Days after US President Donald Trump claimed victory for “real cane sugar,” the company confirmed a fall launch of a U.S.-made, cane-sweetened version of its iconic drink.
Meanwhile, Coke’s Q2 earnings beat expectations with a 3.5% profit surge, even as global volumes slipped. What does this mean for investors?
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang find out what this means for Coca-Cola’s valuation, investor sentiment, and long-term growth story.
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JUL 23, 2025
23/07/25 - Breakfast Bites: Working before your official start date - yay or nay?Suppose you have been offered a job. You’ve signed under the dotted line. Happy with the terms and conditions. Excited to start a new chapter of your career.
And then your employer assigns you unpaid tasks ahead of your official start of employment.
What should you do? Emaad and Ryan analyse what the experts say.
Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo credit: The Straits Times (ST Illustration: Lee Yu Hui)
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUL 23, 2025
23/07/25 - Bigger Pic: “Rare entry point” in real estate amid reshaping of global capital flowRegina Lim, Head of Property Research, Asia, M&G Real Estate discusses the state of real estate across Asia and why this moment is a ‘rare entry point’. She talks about what’s driving that optimism, as well as how geopolitical changes are reshaping the global flow of capital?
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUL 23, 2025
23/07/25 - Mind Your Business: Teaching beyond the ten-year seriesIt starts with one extra class… then becomes a routine, a strategy, and for many, a necessity. In Singapore, tuition is often seen as the key to keeping up, or getting ahead. But what’s it like for the people on the other side of the classroom?
The Breakfast Show sits down with Eric Kua, Founder and Chemistry Educator at Mr Khemistry to discuss why he left MOE to start his own centre, how he helps students thrive under pressure, and why meaningful learning goes way beyond the syllabus.
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JUL 23, 2025
23/07/25 - Morning Shot: First Job Jitters - Should Grads Be Worried?Many fresh grads are anxious about finding a job, but should they be? Manpower Minister Tan See Leng is urging graduates and parents to “stay calm,” pointing to new figures that show the employment rate for the 2025 university graduating cohort was 51.9% in June, 4 percentage points higher than in June 2024. That suggests the graduate job market may be on sturdier ground than expected, even amid global uncertainty.
So how worried should graduates really be and what can they do to boost their chances? Loh Pui Wah, Independent Business Consultant & Career Coach and Ng Kian Boon, Host of the Red Dot Perspective (YouTube), join the Breakfast Show to unpack the outlook, highlight where opportunities are emerging, and explore how fresh graduates can navigate the current hiring scene.
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JUL 23, 2025
23/07/25 - US Markets Wrap: Signs of weakness in market rallyJay Woods, Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets discusses how he is seeing signs of weakness with his favourite momentum indicator in the RSI is showing a slight bearish divergence. He believes much of the rally off the lows needs to be digested and accepted before climbing higher, especially in the S&P 500 stocks.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image by Temel from Pixabay
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